With Pixel 2, Google launched an automatic dark theme that changes according to wallpaper color within launcher and quick settings. This is a half-baked move with users requesting Google a dark system theme for years. There is no way you can manually select between light and dark theme. However, this might be changing with Android P release. Continue reading “Android P could bring manual dark and light theme in Pixel launcher”
ASUS has started rolling out an update for its PixelMaster camera app that brings Google Lens support inside the camera app that brings object and landmark recognition. This was announced by Google at the I/O, and Sony smartphones and the Motorola’s 2018 lineup got the feature recently. Continue reading “ASUS PixelMaster camera app update with Google Lens integration starts rolling out”
Instagram today has announced that it is expanding shopping ability beyond Feed to Instagram Stories. On Instagram Stories, when you see a sticker with a shopping bag icon, you can now tap on it to see more details about that product. Continue reading “Instagram now lets you shop directly from Stories”
Samsung showcased an interesting sound-emitting display concept at the Society of Information Displays (SID) 2018 expo last month. Samsung says that the panel uses vibration and bone conduction to eliminate the need for an earpiece. This also helps in extending the screen all the way from top to bottom. Continue reading “Samsung Galaxy S10 said to ditch the earpiece for a 6.2-inch sound-emitting edge-to-edge display”
Google Translate app has received Neural Machine learning Technology offline—on the device translations. Meaning which the technology will run within the Google Translate apps directly on your Android or iOS device so that you can get high-quality translations even when you don’t have access to an internet connection. Continue reading “Google Translate for Android and iOS gets AI-powered offline translation”
The 2018 FIFA world cup tournament is right around the corner and with the same excitement, Apple today announced that it is integrating Siri to stay up to date with stats, scores and their favorite teams across all Apple devices. Siri is adding support for football in Brazil, Russia, Denmark, Finland, Malaysia, Turkey, Thailand, Saudi Arabia and Israel. Continue reading “Apple to highlight up-to-date 2018 FIFA World Cup scores and stats across all its devices”
Apple has quietly closed the loophole that lets app makers store and share data without users consent. The company last week changed its App Store rules to limit how developers use information about iPhone owners’ friends and other contacts. This indeed is a perfect move from Apple that puts an end to years of practice where developers ask users for access to their phone contacts, and then later use it for marketing without proper permissions. Continue reading “Apple updates App Store review guidelines to prevent app developers from sharing user data”
Though rumors suggested that last year’s Apple’s sensation- the iPhone X would sport a USB Type-C port, Apple unsurprisingly stuck to its lightning port. Rumors are again back, and this time it is reported that Apple is redesigning its chargers and related interface for the next-generation iPhone and iPad devices. Continue reading “Apple’s 2019 iPhones rumored to feature USB Type-C port”
Airtel today announced that it has become the first private mobile operator to provide 4G/3G/2G connectivity at all the Char Dham locations – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamnotri, enabling its customers to stay in touch with their loved ones and family even while visiting these remote locations. Continue reading “Airtel now offers mobile services at Char Dham locations – Kedarnath, Badrinath, Gangotri and Yamnotri”
Xiaomi has announced that customers who purchase any Mi LED smart TV will get 3 months ACT Fibernet internet for free. This offer is valid for people residing in Bangalore, Hyderabad, New Delhi and Chennai and is valid from tomorrow i.e 13th June on all Mi TV purchases from mi.com, Mi Home, and Flipkart. This offer will be valid from 10th June 2018 to 31st August 2018. Continue reading “Xiaomi partners with ACT Fibernet to offer 3 months free broadband on purchase of any Mi LED Smart TV”
Vivo just introduced its flagship NEX series smartphones as it had promised. The main highlight of the smartphone is its 6.59-inch Full HD+ Super AMOLED screen with ultra narrow 1.71 mm bezels on the sides, 2.16mm on the top and an 91.24% screen-to-body ratio. It doesn’t have an earpiece, instead it vibrates the screen using Screen SoundCasting Technology that promise better bass and softer treble. It uses ray data compensation algorithm that hides the light sensor at the bottom of the screen, thanks to an innovative design. The micro-slit infrared sensor is also hidden at the top of the screen. It has an 8-megapixel pop-up front camera that automatically rises and hides when you open and close the camera app. Continue reading “Vivo NEX S with 6.59-inch FHD+ display, Snapdragon 845, 8GB RAM, in-display fingerprint sensor and NEX A with Snapdragon 710, 6GB RAM announced”
Qualcomm had announced the Snapdragon 710 platform built on the 10nm process last month in China. FoneArena got a chance to speak to Kedar Kondap, Vice President, Product Management, Qualcomm Technologies about the announcement. The Snapdragon 710 platform is positioned between the flagship 800 series and the budget 600 series. We are curious to hear about Qualcomm’s idea behind the 710. Continue reading “Qualcomm Snapdragon 710 aims to elevate the mobile experience”
If you follow technology, you must have definitely heard of CE China a.k.a Consumer Electronics China that happens every year.For the uninitiated, CE China is a premier trade show for consumer electronics and home appliances products for the Chinese and Pan-Asian market.This time, the third edition of CE China, a global event, successfully Shenzhen,from May 3-5. Continue reading “CE China Global Press Conference 2018 Summary”
Nokia today has announced that it has successfully completed an end-to-end 5G New Radio (5G NR) data call. This is a part of the Chinese Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) 5G Technology R&D trial. The 3GPP-compliant dual connectivity call was conducted using a 5G NR system over-the-air on the 3.5GHz frequency band and LTE in the 2.1 GHz frequency band, supported by a 5G user equipment simulator provided by PRISMA Telecom Testing. Continue reading “Nokia announces completion of 5G new radio data call with 4G and 5G dual connectivity in China”
Rumors suggest that the next Mate series flagship is said to be called the Huawei Mate 2o/Mate 20 Pro in-line with the P-series flagships. Mate series flagships always feature the best in class challenging the competing flagships in the similar price segment. Fresh rumors suggest that the Pro model of this series could actually sport a large 6.9-inches display. Continue reading “Huawei Mate 20 Pro said to feature 6.9-inch Samsung OLED display”
